When you are thinking about leasing a new commercial space, there are many factors that come in to play in regards to getting approval for your occupancy through the City of Medicine Hat. Such as, if you are leasing a space that was a different use prior than what your use is. For example, a salon going into a retail space or a lawyer’s office going into a retail space, or a retail user going into a daycare. The process can be overwhelming so giving yourself the time to navigate these issues will help you prepare and keep your timeline realistic. When these changes of use occur, the City will require the space be up to current codes for your particular use which can be quite costly. We recommend doing your due diligence of what may be required in regards to timelines and renovation costs prior to submitting an Offer to Lease. There are links below that will help guide you where to start. Any questions, we are here to help!